Tinubu appoints Senator George Akume as secretary to the government of the federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu early Friday, June 2, 2023, in Abuja announced the appointment of a former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

He equally announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, as Chief of Staff (CoS).

This was in confirmation of earlier reports by the other media that Gbajabiamila had been appointed to the position. Although Femi Gbajabimilia later denied knowledge of his appointment as chief of staff to Tinubu.

Tinubu announced the appointment of Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff.

The announcements were made during the President’s meeting with the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF).

(News Express)